Overview

The hormonal problems that are prevalent among women of all ages have many causes, including family and occupational stress, dietary habits, and our chemical environment. These problems are particularly amenable to herbal and nutritional treatment, but they are also multifactorial and sometimes subtle. The interplay of hormonal receptors and natural products is becoming ever better known, as is the role of these receptors in conditions as diverse as breast cancer and polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. It is not always easy to make sense of this information, however, and its sheer abundance can be quite overwhelming. The purpose of this book is to give a concise overview of the principles of treatment for hormonal conditions in women that are of direct practical benefit in practice. Geared toward prospective, new, and experienced herbal practitioners, it aims to provide a clear working knowledge of the hormonal basis of gynaecological problems to help herbalists form practical, straightforward treatment plans that can be easily documented and explained to patients. Having a clear, therapeutic rationale motivates patients to participate fully in their treatment, understand what is happening as it progresses, and remain in treatment long enough to see its full benefit.

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Author:   Hananja Brice-Ytsma ,  Adrian McDermott
Publisher:   Aeon Books Ltd
Imprint:   Aeon Books Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781911597704

ISBN 10:   1911597701
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   30 January 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

- FOREWORD - INTRODUCTION - CHAPTER ONE: How the body produces oestrogen and progesterone - CHAPTER TWO: Principles of herbal treatment of gynaecological problems - CHAPTER THREE: Key herbs containing isoflavones and flavonoids - CHAPTER FOUR: Key herbs containing steroidal saponins - CHAPTER FIVE: Actaea racemosa (widely known as Cimicifuga racemosa) and Vitex agnus-castus - CHAPTER SIX: Paeonia lactiflora and Glycyrrhiza glabra - CHAPTER SEVEN: Herbs, HRT, and the menopause - CHAPTER EIGHT: PMS: common myths - CHAPTER NINE: Some other gynaecological conditions - NOTES - INDEX

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Hananja Brice-Ytsma MNIMH, MSc, DipEd, has practiced herbal medicine extensively both in the UK and in Switzerland, working in private practice, in clinics and in hospitals for over 20 years. Adrian McDermott is a co-founder, teacher, and learning platform developer for the Heartwood Professional Course in Herbal Medicine.

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